Here is my solution to one of my biggest frustrations: watching someone ride with little or no resistance. Bikes like the Keiser M3, Cycleops Pro 300PT and the new Schwinn A.C. Performance indoor cycle offer “Power” measurements that show how much actual work your are creating, but typical Indoor Cycling Bikes offer nothing.
So what do you do when you are stuck with a room full of Spinner NXTs? Watch the video for a simple method that anyone can use to measure the relative amount of work done in class.
Find a sheet of mailing labels, paint it with a flat spray paint.
IMPORTANT! Check to see where the resistance pad makes contact with the flywheel so it doesn't remove the lable. New Spinners and LeMonds come down from the top so the label needs to be placed like on the video. Newer Schwinn bikes & Johnny G bikes the pads grip from each side so the label goes on the outer face.
Let me know what you think about this by leaving a comment below.
My friends over at Global Ride have developed a concept they call Cycling Fusion, bringing outdoor and indoor cyclists together. To kick if off they are training indoors to ride the first 5 stages of the Giro d'Italia bike race in Italy.
Very cool and I wish I could attend. THEY ARE LOOKING FOR RIDERS!
Update: I have an interview scheduled with Gene to discuss the Giretto, his training plans, plus how he is creating additional revinue by offering his students training programs and services to help them meet their fitness goals. Look for it to post on March 21st.
No ICI Podcast this week but I do have a new one at my other site; Metabolic Testing.info If you are into the technology of performance testing you might want to check it out. http://www.metabolictesting.info/?p=231
I woke up this morning and my thermometer said —29 degrees Fahrenheit, not Celsius, and my first thought was how grateful I am for Spinning / Indoor Cycling and having a warm place where I can participate in a group fitness activity.
So I'm proclaiming today, January 16th, as Johnny G day!
Maybe we can get our new President Obama to make it official?
Johnny G has a Facebook if you feel like dropping him a note of thanks here
If you are teaching a class today or this weekend be sure to tell all your participants.
the kids!!!! 
not Celsius, and my first thought was how grateful I am for Spinning / Indoor Cycling and having a warm place where I can participate in a group fitness activity.